Beat the heat at these Shore town waterparks

Whether you are vacationing at the Shore or live there, the local water park can help you cool off during the heights of summer.

Here is a list of must-see water parks down the Shore. Some are fully indoor, are located near amusement parks or mini golf, or are composed of inflatable attractions.

Note that if you are not going to be swimming, keep an eye out for spectator passes, which are less expensive than regular tickets.

Wishing you could get all the fun of a water park without the heat and sunburn? In Atlantic City, developer Bart Blatstein recently opened an indoor water park. This 120,000-square-foot facility has tons of water activities including slides, mat races, wave pool, lazy river, and waterfall.

Traveling with tiny humans? Kids under 3 have free entry, and there is a Kids Cove for them to splash around. On the other hand, the 21-plus Paradise Adult Island has a bliss pool with swim-up bar.

📍801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City ⌚ 10 a.m.-9 p.m., 💵$69-$119, 📞609-964-7663, 🌐islandwaterparkac.com

For folks visiting Wildwood, the Ocean Oasis Water Park lets you enjoy the attractions while feeling the ocean breeze. Experience slides that simulate cliff-diving and riptide rapids, two pools, a lazy river, water jets, and a swim-up bar. Find over 20 mechanical games located in the amusement section of Surfside Pier. All within walking distance of another water park, Raging Waters.

📍2501 Boardwalk, Wildwood ⌚ 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m., 💵$32-$47, 📞609-522-3900, , 🌐moreyspiers.com

Raging Waters Water Park, at Mariners’ Amusement Pier, is within a 10-minute walking distance from Surfside Pier and Ocean Oasis Water Park. This water park has speed slides, a fountain pool, ropes to jump into a 10-foot-deep pool, an interactive pirate ship, and floating pools connected by slides.

📍 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood ⌚ 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m., 💵$32-$47, 📞609-522-3900, 🌐moreyspiers.com

If you are looking for water fun in Ocean City, check out OC Water Park. This location has a shallow pool for little kids, straight slides that plunge you into the water, serpentine body slides, a lazy river, and a slide big enough for two people at the same time. If you need a water break, there is also mini golf. Buying tickets online can save you money.

📍 728 Boardwalk, Ocean City ⌚ 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., 💵$39-$199, 📞609-399-0483, 🌐ocwaterpark.com

In Beach Haven, Thundering Surf Water Park has water fun for all ages. You can look forward to six serpentine tube slides, a 30-minute lazy river (with an additional 20-minute “crazy mode” of waves every 60 seconds), mat races, wave surfing, and two areas for small kids and toddlers.

📍 300 Taylor Ave., Beach Haven ⌚ 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 💵$31-$128.97, 📞609-492-0869, 🌐thunderingsurfwaterpark.com

Located in Stone Harbor, Island Water Sports brings a different kind of water fun: Attractions are inflatable, making for a softer experience. For 45 minutes, folks can rock and rope climb above water, slide right into Shelter Haven waters, and fly off the blob launchpad. Be ready to wear a provided life vest at all times. You don’t need a reservation, but payments are cash only.

📍 9701 Third Ave., Stone Harbor ⌚ 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 💵$40, 📞609-368-6114, 🌐islandwatersportsnj.com

Island Aqua Park is the Margate location of Island Water Sports, and it’s much bigger. There are multiple inflatable slides, climbers, and launchpads, with paths that let you walk above water between attractions, and an elastic bed. Your ticket covers 60 minutes, and there is a two-hour option. Unlike in Stone Harbor, this location does not accept cash.

📍9501 Amherst Ave., Margate City ⌚ varies day to day, 💵$40 or $55, 📞609-368-6114, 🌐islandwatersportsnj.com